United States of America: Executive Order suspending global de minimis duty exemption for low-value shipments enters into force

On 29 August 2025, the Executive Order suspending the global de minimis duty exemption for low-value shipments enters into force. The Order provides that non-postal shipments in this category will be subject to all applicable duties, while postal shipments will be assessed using either an ad valorem duty based on tariff rates under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act or, for six months, a specific duty ranging from USD 80 to USD 200 per item. The Order, issued under national emergency powers, addresses risks associated with illicit fentanyl trafficking, counterfeit goods, and revenue loss from duty evasion, and follows earlier action suspending de minimis benefits for China and Hong Kong. It was highlighted that the Order is in line with the full repeal of the de minimis exemption under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, effective 1 July 2027.